Fatouma (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Fatouma is a notable film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Fatima learns from Dr. Wahid Farid that her husband left her a letter before his death, informing her that he intends to commit suicide. When he goes to Khorshid Bey's house, he is surprised that he is not dead and threatens him with a gun. Wahid pulls out his gun and kills his lover's husband. In front of the police, he tells the story, that he has known Fatima for a long time when she almost committed suicide, but Dr. Wahid gave her hope and asked her to marry him.
Who’s in it. Fatouma stars Abdel Mohsen Selim as Wahid's friend, Hind Rostom as Fatima, Mahmoud El Meligy as Khorshid and Ali ElMoaawen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fatouma has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatouma page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatouma (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fatouma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fatouma worth watching?
- Fatouma holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fatouma?
- Fatouma stars Abdel Mohsen Selim, Hind Rostom, Mahmoud El Meligy, Ali ElMoaawen and Abdel Moneim Basyouni.
- When was Fatouma released?
- Fatouma was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.